Birmingham Pals

by Terry Carter

Book Overview

In the summer of 1914, our finest young men flocked to the colors in Northern towns and cities to answer Lord Kitchener's 'Call to Arms' in a spontaneous burst of enthusiasm and patriotism. The Call appealed to their sense of adventure and offered an escape from the humdrum life of office, factory and mill.

The new recruits volunteered with brothers, cousins, friends and work mates. The newly formed units became the focus of local civic pride...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848844220
• ISBN13: 9781848844223
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.1" x 9.4"